Netherlands

 

 

Netherlands is a great location for study and home to some of the oldest and best universities and with remarkable access to domestic and international opportunities. The QS World University Ranking 2019 includes 13 universities of the Netherlands, all ranked within the world's top 350, and an impressive seven of these are within the global top 150. There are many options for courses offered by universities in Netherlands, which are often offered in association with degree programs, certificate programs or professional development series. Courses in Netherlands encompass a wide spectrum of topics such as:

• Archaeology
• Economics
• Healthcare
• International Business
• Management
• MBA
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Social Media

If students wish to work, during their education in Netherlands, they need to apply for a TWV (Temporary Work Visa) work permit from UWV (Netherlands Employee Insurance Agency) and then they may work a maximum of 10 hours per week or for two months during the summer (June, July and August). A work permit is not required, however, for doing an Internship as a part of the course. The Internship Agreement, however, must be signed between the employer, the intern and the educational institution. Once their studies in the Netherlands are complete, graduates who wish to work may apply for a search year. This is a residence permit for one year that allows graduates to look for a job in the Netherlands. Netherlands is ranked quite highly according to the OECD Better Life Index. A thriving economy offering a wealth of job and career opportunities is one of the best reasons to work in the Netherlands.

 

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees in colleges in Netherlands vary depending upon the institution and the study programme:

Tuition fee per year, in euro	For EU students	For non-EU students
Preparatory courses (1–12months)	6,000— 12,000	6,000— 12,000
Bachelor’s programmes (3–4years)	2060	6,000— 10,000
Master’s programmes (1–2years)	2060	7,000— 20,000
Tuition fee for MBA programmes can reach €40,000— €50,000

{1 Euro € = Rs 79 approx.} Cost Of Living

According to the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND), students need € 10,412 per year (€ 867.68 per month) to cover living expenses that include accommodation, food, health insurance, and transport costs during their study in Netherlands.

Accommodation

Most universities in Netherlands offer temporary, short stay solutions for foreign students upon arrival. If they are part of an exchange program or enrolled in an international course, it is very likely that they will be offered accommodation.

Students can stay in various types of accommodation. They can choose to live in a student house or flat, which is a very common thing to do for Dutch students.

Student house

A vast majority of students in the Netherlands rent rooms in student houses, which are privately-owned houses designed to host three to six individuals.

University housing

Most universities in Netherlands offer student apartments or student houses through their housing offices or other housing organizations. Although both price and facilities are more or less the same as the privately-owned ones.

 

There are numerous scholarships available for study in the Netherlands for Indian students. There are scholarships, different education levels, for different study fields and students from almost every country in the world!

The Holland Scholarship for non-European students: In 2015, the Dutch government introduced the Holland Scholarship to attract more international students to the Netherlands. The scholarship is for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who plan to do a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the Netherlands. The scholarships have a value of 5.000 euros each and will be awarded to students in their first year to cover study costs.

Holland scholarships have an emphasis on talent and are awarded to several International students per year (768 in 2015). The specific scholarship selection criteria depend on the Dutch institution where the student is applying.

The main intake offered by all Colleges and Universities in Netherlands is September

English Requirement

As English is the language of instruction at all Institutions of higher education, students must demonstrate a proficiency in English to be accepted in a Program. Generally, the required minimum score in TOEFL is 92 & IELTS 6.5 Internet Based Test which should not be older than 2 years.

Documents Required to study in Netherlands

·         Passport

·         Bachelor's degree (For master's)

·         12th Marksheet (For Undergraduate)

·         Transcripts Secondary (For Undergraduate)

·         Transcripts Bachelor's (For Master's)

·         Grading Scale

·         Thesis/ Abstract

·         SOP

·         LOR

·         GMAT or GRE (Depends on the program)

·         CV

·         Financial Statement

·         Portfolio

·         Application fee

The Netherlands Education System is explained below

In the Netherlands, education is compulsory for children from the age of five to 16. However, most children begin their education at the age of four.

Primary education

Primary education is intended for children in the age group 4 to 12 and is compulsory for children from the age of 5.

Secondary education

•    At the age of 12 children go to one of the following types of secondary education:
• ·  Preparatory Vocational Secondary Education (vmbo) - 4 years in duration
•    Senior General Secondary Education (havo) - 5 years in duration
•    University Preparatory Education (vwo) - 6 years in duration

Long Stay Visa (MVV) / Residence Permit

To study in Netherlands for Indian students, they will need the Long Stay Visa (MVV) / Residence Permit to study in Netherlands. This visa is made specifically for students who are ready to begin their study abroad adventure in Netherlands.

You should apply at least months before your university degree programme starts. After you've applied, you can expect that you'll wait about 1 to 90 days for the decision. Main steps to take for the Dutch student visa. Here are what Indian students have to do to get a student visa that will allow them to study in Netherlands:

After you are accepted to a university in Netherlands, the university applies for visa and residence permit on your behalf.

If the application is accepted you have to make an appointment at the embassy in India to collect the MVV and have your biometrics taken.

You will have to take a tuberculosis test after arriving in the Netherlands for your university studies as per the procedure.

Indian students may have to provide biometrics during the visa application process. Your biometrics are, basically, extra identification (e.g. fingerprinting and pictures) that countries use for security purposes. You will have to attend a visa interview during the application process. The Long Stay Visa (MVV) / Residence Permit from Netherlands is valid for up to 3 months. So that you can stay during your entire degree programme, you may need to renew your visa every year. If you want to stay in Netherlands after your degree is over, you will have to apply for a different visa, or a visa renewal through the immigration office.

To apply for the Dutch Long Stay Visa (MVV) / Residence Permit , you will also have to pay a fee of 317 EUR. Depending on your situation, Dutch authorities will allow you to pay this fee online, on location at a visa application centre in India, or through a bank transfer.

Indian students won't need to get health insurance for the Dutch visa

What options do I have for study in Netherlands?

You have several options for study in Netherlands. You can enrol in an English-taught Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree programme or a short course.

What is the difference between universities of Applied Sciences and Research Universities?

There are two main types of higher education universities in Netherlands: Research Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences. Research universities focus on the independent practice of research-oriented work in an academic setting. However, many study programmes at research universities also have a professional component and most graduates actually find work outside the research community. Universities of Applied Sciences offer programmes that focus on the practical application of Arts and Sciences. Acquiring practical work and research experience through internships is an integral part of professional study programmes offered at these institutions.

Which documents are usually required for admission?

For Bachelor's programmes:

·         High School Diploma at the appropriate level

·         List of subjects with grades from your high school

·         Diploma showing your level of English (TOEFL or IELTS)

For Master's programmes:

·         Bachelor’s degree in the same field of study as your Master's programme or equivalent

·         List of subjects with grades

·         Diploma showing your level of English (TOEFL or IELTS)

For PhD programmes:

·         Master’s degree in the same field of study as your research proposal or equivalent

·         List of subjects with grades

·         Diploma showing your level of English (TOEFL or IELTS)

Each institution may require additional documents, such as a Motivation Statement, a Curriculum Vitae (CV), Recommendation Letter(s), or a copy of your Passport and/or Birth Certificate. Some universities in Netherlands require GRE and/or GMAT-results, portfolio, and so on, depending on the programme of application.

What level of English do I need to study in Netherlands?

This depends on the institution and study programme. The two English tests that are accepted in all institutions are:

IELTS: For this test you will need at least a score of 6.0. Some programmes may require a score of 6.5 or 7.0.

TOEFL: The minimum score for the Internet Based Test (IBT) is 90 (equivalent to 550 on the Paper Based Test, PBT). Some programmes may require a higher score. Computer based result should be 213.

How Can I Finance My Studies?

As compared to the cost of studying in India, Netherlands study abroad can seem to be steeply expensive. However, one must keep the possible returns in mind which are in the form of quality education, international exposure and boost to one’s career. A student can rely on sources like family funds, bank loans, scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships etc.

Are bank loans available?

Most nationalized banks offer students’ loans at competitive rates for considerable time periods which may enable a large section of students to study abroad. They will ask for a collateral security to be pledged. You can even consider the possibility of an international bank loan. Kindly ask your Edwise counsellor for further details.

Do I need to speak Dutch to study in Netherlands?

No, there are more than 2,100 programmes taught entirely in English. Dutch people speak English fluently, so in public life you will also be able to manage with just English.